Occupying a former royal residence built in the 16th century, this elegant hotel is just a 7-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station and 9 minute on foot from the Santa Maria Novella. The traditionally furnished, warmly decorated rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars.There's a restaurant, a cocktail lounge and a library reading room.

This elegant hotel is set in a 14th-century Tuscan building, and is nestled in Chianti's vineyards. Guestrooms offer old-world charm and feature free Wi-Fi, room service and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include a restaurant and a fitness room, as well as a spa with a heated indoor pool and hot tubs.

Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this elegant hotel offers down-to-earth guestrooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and safes. Some have canopy beds, whirlpool tubs, exposed beams and/or sitting areas. Other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a tennis court and a restaurant with a terrace. There's also a landscaped garden, a library and a bar, plus a wine cellar. Wine tastings and massage services are available.

In a stone villa on a hillside overlooking the Ligurian Sea, this relaxed hotel has 12 cozy guestrooms offering minifridges, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as balconies with sea views. Room service is available. Other amenities include a bar, a terrace, and an infinity pool, both with panoramic sea views.

This perfectly paced adventure blends active hiking and cultural immersion, getting you to the heart of Tuscany and the Cinque Terre.

We have been refining our hiking adventures in Italy for over 40 years building an unrivaled team of local guides and genuine connections.

We seek out genuine experiences, from family-run restaurants and biodynamic farms, to wineries and historic hotels, so you can enjoy every moment.

Leisurely hiking for 3-5 hours per day on gently rolling terrain. Cultural touring with stops at historic sites and wineries.

Ideally located hotels and villas providing all the comforts of a 4 or 5 star equivalent accommodation. Some lodging equipped with spas and swimming pools.

Tuscany likely to be warm, with lots of sunshine, and temperatures on the 70's and 80's. Italy's west coast boasts a warm, coastal Mediterranean climate, with dry summers. There is often a pleasant sea breeze in summertime.

An MT Sobek representative will meet you at the airport on the morning of Day-1, and transfer with you to our hotel in Florence. Early and later arrivals will need to get to the hotel on your own.

Proper trail shoes or lightweight hiking boots are appropriate for this trip. Please be sure your shoes have a good sole, and will be comfortable on varying terrain - vineyards, cobblestone, hiking trails, and roads.

Most experienced hikers will consider this trip to be on the easier side. However, if you are more of a walker, you may feel challenged by 3 - 5 hours on your feet. Come in good physical condition, and expect an active, outdoorsy experience.

In Italy, it is easy to accommodate most diets - vegetarian, vegan, even gluten-free. Please let us know your dietary restrictions are in advance, so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.

We have selected the months of May and September as the daytime temperatures are mild, the weather mostly sunny, and the colors of spring and autumn are at their peak. June through August can be both hot and overly crowded with tourists.

At the end of your trip, transfers will be provide to both the Pisa and Florence Airports. If you are flying out of Milan, we will provide information on how to get to the Milan Malpensa Airport from the train station in Levanto.